BIP (BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL PURPOSES)
English is not only the language of international communication, but also the language of business and trade. If you are an employer this course will equip your staff with the necessary English skills to stay ahead in the business world, especially as Vietnam has recently joined the World Trade Organisation. If you are an individual, and looking to get that promotion or the job you’ve always wanted, then the BIP course will give you the necessary practical English language skills to excel in any business environment. This course is specifically for professionals who aim to realise their full potential as speakers of English in both professional and social contexts.
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Benefits:
A BIP course integrates the key language skills to improve English speaking, listening, reading and writing.
T his is a very practical course, and teaching is based on lessons covering various skills which is relevant in the business world:
· Introductions and greetings
· Telephone English
· Writing emails, memos, faxes etc
· Formal and informal language
· Ask questions to obtain information
· English for business trips:hotel bookings, restaurants, making conversation with foreign colleagues.
· Cultural awareness and learning about different customs.
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At higher levels:
· English for presentations
· meetings
· negotiations
· interviews
· CV preparation.
Course structure:
· Levels: Elementary
Pre-Intermediate,
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Each level is divided into 3 modules, A,B,C. Each module is 40 hours.
· Study times: 2x a week
Monday and Wednesday: afternoons or evenings
or Tuesday and Thursday: afternoons or evenings
· Duration of each lesson: 2 hours
· Duration of 1 level: 120 hours
How to register:
Please contact TEACH to make an appointment for a placement test. The placement test is conducted by one of our teachers. After a short written and speaking assessment, our advisors will inform you of your level and times of course.
For company classes we can come to your premises to administer the level testing of staff. Course fees will depend on the type of contract.
Certification:
At the end of each module students do a test covering grammar, vocabulary, writing, listening and speaking. Each student receives a detailed report evaluating their progress during the module.
At the end of the level (3 modules), students will receive a TEACH certificate.
NOTE: These classes are not suitable for executive level employees who may prefer specialist language training that could be more properly provided in one to one classes.
